Artisans and India Fashion Week

  Recently, the Indian Fashion Week took the whole “who made my clothes” notion to another level. Designers took a novel approach by showcasing the artisans who create the clothes at various workstations on the ramp. It was great to read Vikas Pandey’s  (at the BBC) coverage of this great story: Artisans on the ramp […]

Sustainable Living – Artisan Made Home Decor

Get inspired this Spring with these great artisan made home decor products!   Sustainable Living – Artisan Made Home Decor by theartesangateway on Polyvore NAPKINS stitchwallah.com NAPKINS stitchwallah.com Ikat Hand Loom Tablecloths – (KT15001-2) stitchwallah.com Canteens San Angel (snack forks) – Amarella amarella.co Triangle Copabu Wooden Bowl | Jimani Collections jimanicollections.com Triangle Copabu Wooden Bowl […]

The Importance of Storytelling

  As most of know, storytelling is a critical part in brand development and identity. For retail purposes, it is often used to distinguish oneself from other brands out there and connect customers to a particular cause, issue and/or perspective. Storytelling for a Better User Experience written by @usabilla provides a good overview to storytelling […]

Artesan Profile : Lumago Designs, Philippines

Lumago, means “to blossom” in the national Filipino language, and was founded by an American Social worker, Whitney Fleming, in 2011 when a huge typhoon devastated parts of the impoverished community on our city’s dumpsite, located next to the Banica River.  Subsequently, to find another source of income, a group of women from the community […]

Social Impact Stories: Rahaf, Darzah Designs/CCF – West Bank

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing the individuals who make up the artisan industry. Today, we are honoured to present Rahaf who works with Darzah Designs and Child’s Cup Full. My name is Rahaf and I am really happy with the work here because I work with something enjoy and i’m able to […]

Social Impact Series: Eva Hernández Tolentino, Amarella – Mexico

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing the individuals who make up the artisan industry. Today, we are honoured to presentEva Hernández Tolentino who works with Amarella. My name is Eva Hernández Tolentino. I was the first artisan to join Amarella´s team. I currently live with one of my sons, my daughter and my husband. […]

Social Impact Series: Minke Dancha, Connected in Hope – Ethiopia

In honour of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing the individuals who make up the artisan industry. Today, we are honoured to present Minke Dancha who works with Connected In Hope.   My name is Minke Dancha and I think I am about 60 years old. I live with my three sons and one daughter. I […]

Unique dishes : Papier Mache bowls that look like crockery!

Social entrepreneur and papier mache aficionado Paul Dass has come out with series of new papier mache products that we couldn’t wait to share! These papier mache bowls and dishes look just like crockery and could have fooled us. Paul is the founder and director of proVision India, a nonprofit that develops practical, sustainable ways […]

Sustainably Chic – A Conversation with Natalie Kay Smith

We recently caught up with blogger Natalie Kay Smith and asked her to share with us her story. We were curious to know more about her passion and interest in sustainability and how she came to create a community and platform for those with a similar passion. For our friends in the artisan and producer […]

Circular Economy

In a blog post last November, we referenced the principles of a Circular Economy, that focuses on the longevity and life cycle of a product. We were keen to explore organizations that support this philosophy and stumbled across an article on how Levis Strauss & Co., has embraced these same principles. In an effort to […]